US Bridges

Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI N. of Hwy. 38 · Structure no. 624630586903791

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe is a steel culvert carrying Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman RD
CrossesDay Branch Creek Pipe
Location3.6 MI N. of Hwy. 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97649, -90.63186
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Newman RD over Day Branch Creek Pipe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.